Upcoming Events

Calling all crocheters and knitters! 🧶✨

Join instructor Joan Lazarus for this monthly painting tutorial.

A $10 materials fee is payable to the instructor in cash on the day of the class.

Participants will join published author and creative writing instructor Marc DeSantis for this interactive writing workshop. Of course, all writing is welcome. Please bring materials!

Do you love true crime?

Join us to discuss a specific case each month. We will focus on a different true crime case with theories, suspects and coverage being discussed.

Design a zipper pouch using stencils, rhinestones, ribbons and more.  Use it to stash school supplies, make-up or your favorite treasures.  

Bring your child's string instrument to the Youth Services department to have resident librarian/violist Michela tune your instrument and answer any questions you may have about string instrument care.

Build strength and flexibility along with a calmer mind in this accessible yoga for every body with Miriam Abrahams. Using a combination of seated and standing positions, you’ll learn balance, breathing, and focus.

Mommies (or Daddies, Nannies & Grannies) of children 18 months & under, come join Moms/Librarians Ali & Nicole for our new Monthly Mommy Mixer! 

The Van Gogh Series continues as we explore the studies Van Gogh painted of his bedroom.

Looking for a job and need some help with your resume? Book a 30-minute appointment with Lenora, a LBPL reference librarian with training on job search help and resume assistance.

Join us for an afternoon of junk journaling! Junk journaling is a great way to recycle all the scraps of life like ticket stubs, photos, receipts, old magazines and compile them into a journal full of memories.

The Great Books Discussion Group is an in-person program taking place on the 2nd floor of Long Beach Public Library. Physical copies will be available at the front desk of the Library two weeks before each discussion.

“Selma,” as in Alabama, the place where segregation in the South was at its worst, leading to a march that ended in violence, forcing a famous statement by President Lyndon B.

Come by and enjoy free-play time with our massive Lego collection!

Grades K - 6th.

Increase strength, flexibility, and balance through an engaging Pilates class taught by Pat Cappeto.

Get your blood flowing with Lori Rozell, a certified group fitness instructor. Beginners are welcome in this low-impact cardio class which includes ab strengthening. Class start time is 11:05.

Long Beach's hottest club is Club Bébé... 

Located at in the Long Beach Public Library auditorium...

This place has everything; black lights, books, librarians in disguise, music, Channel Jr. and more!

Relax, sip, and create. Drop in for calming Zentangle-style doodling with tea, or settle in with a cup of coffee and color your stress away. No art experience needed — just cozy vibes, quiet creativity, and time to unwind with others.

Having trouble with your homework? 

Join us on Tuesdays and get help with your homework from our high school volunteers!

Bring your child's string instrument to the Youth Services department to have resident librarian/violist Michela tune your instrument and answer any questions you may have about string instrument care.

This dramatic photographic exposition will make you fall in love with our city-by-the-sea and the barrier island! Life really is better by the water!

Presented by local photographer Joel Greenberg.

Elevate your space in the New Year!  Use air dry clay and essential oils to make an air freshener for you car.  Add your new signature scent to your home with a reed diffuser too!

Join the Friends of the Library for their monthly meeting. Becoming an active member of the Friends helps the Library provide more services and programs for the community. 

Dance your way to fitness with instructor Barbara Prince in this high energy exercise class.